Why did the u. s. support the tyrannical reign of mobutu sese seko of zaire?

Determine whether the following descriptions belong to michelangelo, raphael, or both. important works include school of athens was a renowned artist of the italian renaissance served under the patronage of pope leo x important works include the sculpture la pieta

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts

What are the vedas? a. regions ruled by a vedic king b. a group of female hindu saints c. a tribe native to north india d. a collection of ancient hindu scriptures e. the autobiography of a saint